This paper employs stochastic simulations of a small structural rational expectations model to investigate the consequences of the zero bound on nominal interest rates. We find that if the economy is subject to stochastic shocks similar in magnitude to those experienced in the U.S. over the...

The proposal to establish a possible legislative instrument supplementing the existing European Criminal Records Information System with information on third-country nationals convicted in the EU raises a number of fundamental rights issues. Following a request from the European Commission, FRA...

This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the Third 2013 EMN Focussed Study on “Identification of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings in International Protection and Forced Return Procedures”. The aim of the Study was to examine whether, and how, potential victims of trafficking...

Bericht des Europäischen Amtes für Betrugsbekämpfung für das Jahr 2003.

This Briefing Paper presents an analysis of the causes, consequences and context of honour killing and recommends a variety of strategies for consideration by the European Parliament, recognizing that there is a need both to respond immediately to the occurrence of honour killings, whilst...